Hike the Campuhan Ridge Walk in Ubud – Bali

October 7, 2018

The Campuhan Ridge Walk might not be the most well known thing to do in Ubud or Bali for that matter, but it is a must do. A short but beautiful hike leading you along rice fields and palm trees, the ultimate escape from the hustle and bustle. And while for many activities you will need to take a taxi, you can actually simply walk to the Campuhan Ridge Walk from the town centre, as it is only a short walk away. Intrigued? Keep reading and read here everything you need to know about the Campuhan Ridge Walk in Ubud, Bali.

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Where is Ubud

Ubud, the cultural centre of Bali, is a place that undoubtedly will be on your Bali itinerary. Known for its lush rice terraces,stunning temples and the amounts of delicious food it is a place that is known and loved by many. And lucky for all of us, the town of Ubud is located roughly only 1.5 hours North of the island’s capital, Denpasar. From Kuta, Canggu and Seminyak it will take you roughly 1 to 2 hours to get there, and trust be, it will be worth it. To give you a better idea of where Ubud is, please also find a map below of Bali, indicating Ubud’s location.

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Where to stay in Ubud

For the budget backpackers and solo travelers – As Ubud is large touristic hub there is plenty of budget accommodation available, from homestays to luxury hostels, you have your pick. Hostels are a great pick for solo and budget travelers, dorms shared with other backpackers are a great way to meet new people! We highly recommend using Hostelworld to book your accommodation. Check here all hostels in Ubud right now.

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For all kinds of travelers – If there is one thing we could not go without anymore these days it is AirBnB. Great accommodation for a budget price, that is what we budget travelers look for. However, the options on AirBnB are endless, book homestays, luxury villas with private swimming pools or tree huts in Bali. We have used AirBnB in New Zealand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and many more countries and have never been disappointed. To make it even better sign up here now for AirBnB and get a 30$ credit to be used on any of your future bookings!

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For the luxury seekers – Don’t worry, if hostels, homestays or AirBnB is not what you are looking for there is enough luxury accommodation in Ubud, Bali. Stunning resorts with jungle infinity pools, floating breakfast in the pool and much much more, it is all possible in Ubud. We highly recommend using Booking.comor Agoda to find the best deals for your luxury accommodation. But don’t forget to check TripAdvisor first to find the best resorts and hotels!

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How to get to the Campuhan Ridge Walk

So now that we have covered putting Ubud on your itinerary, you have selected your accommodation, now it is actually time to get to the Campuhan Ridge Walk. If you are staying within the centre of Ubud then the Campuhan Ridge Walk is within walking distance, just simply go to the second part of describing how to get there. If you are staying outside of Ubud town centre read the following section first.

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Staying outside of Ubud – If you feel confident enough to ride a scooter or motorbike in Bali then we would definitely recommend it. It is a cheap and convenient way to get around, you can rent scooters for roughly 3$ a day (including helmet) giving you the ultimate freedom to go and explore the surroundings of the towns and cities. Another option is to hire a taxi service for a half or full day tour, which is something that almost all accommodations can advice you on further.

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So when you have rented a scooter or are walking, simply head to the direction of the Warwick IBAH Luxury Villas and Spa. Upon immediate entry you will see a split in the road, marked by another sign with IBAH marked on it, the left right hand side leads to the IBAH Luxury Villas, the left hand side to the Campuhan Ridge Walk, go down this road. If you are coming by scooter, you can drive the scooter down, and on the bottom of the street before the bridge you will see a parking lot, this is where we left our motorbike as this seems to be the only option in this area. Before the bridge you will see steps leading down, followed by a bridge, follow this path. The path will take you along a beautiful Balinese temple, and will the continue into the Campuhan Ridge Walk.

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What to expect at the
Campuhan Ridge Walk

So you have made it to the start of the Campuhan Ridge Walk. Signs indicate that it is roughly a 2km walk, but we found that depending on till where you want to walk you can make it as short or as long as you want to. Officially, the walk continues all the way to the Karsa Cafe. However, mid way the walk will take you through an area of shops and restaurants first before leading you to the last bit of rice fields (where the Karsa Cafe is located). In the end, depending on how much time you have, you can make the Campuhan Ridge Walk as long or as short as you want. I would recommend spending half an hour to 2 hours here.

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The path will take you up and down hill providing you with a stunning view over the surrounding scenery, before leading you through rice fields. Although the path is situated right next to the hustle and bustle of Ubud it almost feels like a different world, so lush, so green, so quiet. We would highly recommend going in the early morning or late afternoon as it might get pretty warm during the day. We went at sunrise and were one of the few people there, allowing us to have the view to ourselves. Simply have a walk up and down the path and enjoy the peace and quietness. If you are not convinced yet, check the photos down below…

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Campuhan Ridge Walk –
Know before you go

To make it a bit easier for you we have compiled a short list of things you should know before you go to the Campuhan Ridge Walk:

There are no opening hours to the Campuhan Ridge Walk. As there are no gates you are welcome to enter whenever you like!

To make it ever better, there are no entry fees either to enjoy this walk, something that might seem rare in Bali as most natural sights do ask for a small entry fee.

Bring water as you might get thirsty hiking up and down the hills, at the end of the Campuhan Ridge Walk there are some restaurants and small shops where you could buy something refreshing if you’d like.

Go early, we would even recommend sunrise early, to have this place almost completely to yourself and to avoid the midday heat.

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So there you have it, everything you need to know about visiting the Campuhan Ridge Walk in Ubud, Bali! Any questions left? Be sure to ask them in the comments down below! And oh, don’t forget to check out all other blogpost on Bali!

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